Sous Chef

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Knoxville, TN seeks a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, maintain high-quality food production, and mentor team members in a fast-paced casual dining setting.

You will ensure recipe adherence, safety and sanitation, and contribute to a welcoming guest experience while upholding Fleming’s principles. Candidates should have at least 2 years of kitchen supervisory or management experience, be 21+, and eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in kitchen supervisory or kitchen management roles.
• Minimum of 2 years of polished casual or fine dining experience preferred.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Basic computer proficiency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-quality employee standards by maintaining a fully staffed kitchen and fostering an inclusive environment.
• Implement security protocols to ensure safety of employees and guests.
• Oversee setup and production areas to maximize productivity and minimize waste, including line checks and expo management.
• Ensure all menu items are prepared to recipe and presented to Fleming’s standards.
• Uphold safety and sanitation practices and maintain clean facilities.
• Champion Fleming’s Principles & Beliefs and foster a positive team culture.

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Fine dining experience

Flexible schedule

Legal work authorization

21+ age

Computer proficiency

Job description

At Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, we Live, Breathe and Dream Steak & Wine!

The soul of our brand is rooted in our Principles & Beliefs. Our values form the foundation for everything we do in every restaurant. They serve to guide how we lead and operate!

Fleming's is rooted in our principles and beliefs. We foster a passionate team culture where everyone is supported, encouraged, engaged and celebrated.Our first in class training programs enable our restaurants to have a positive environment to learn, grow and advance.

As a successful Sous Chef, you will be the key to fulfilling our promise to make every guest visit a memorable celebration of food, wine, and personalized service.Ensuring that Fleming’s is an employer of choice in your community by creating a work environment where we welcome and respect who you are! You’ll leave work every day knowing your positive contributions are appreciated.

Specific responsibilities of a Sous Chef will include:

• Driving our high-quality employee standardsby helping to maintain a fully staffed kitchen, fostering an inclusive environment, developing our kitchen Associates, and holding the team accountable in a constructive and supportive way.
• Implementing effective security protocols to always ensure the ongoing safety of both our employees and guests.
• Driving restaurant resultsby supervising the set-up and food production areas within the kitchen to maximize productivity and minimize waste. Ensuring line checks, testing, training, recipe adherence, expo management, cook times, cooking, etc.
• Taking pride in presenting quality foodby ensuring that all menu items are made according to recipe and the presentation is to our high standards.
• Enforcing safety and sanitation practicesby showcasing a passion for excellence and maintaining immaculate facilities.
• Living our Principles & Beliefsthat people are inherently good and seek a sense of belonging and significance. Be a role model and foster a passionate culture within your restaurant of having fun! We strive to support our People in living full, balanced lives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years prior kitchen supervisory or kitchen management experience
• Minimum of 2 years of previous polished casual or fine dining experience preferred
• Availability to work a flexible schedule
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Basic computer proficiency preferred

Bloomin Brands offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Further details around eligibility and additional benefit offerings can be found at https://bloominbrandsbenefits.com/

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k

Compensation Range: Varies By Location - Varies by Location, based on a 45-hour work week (40 hours of regular and 5 hours of overtime)

We value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing all individuals employment consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.